The Oaklandside Email Format
Internet NewsCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
The Oaklandside is an internet news publication launched in 2020 by Cityside Journalism Initiative, a nonprofit organization that also publishes Berkeleyside, Richmondside, and East Bay Nosh. Through this network, The Oaklandside reaches more than 500,000 people in the East Bay each month, reflecting a focus on local reporting for the region. Based in Oakland in the East Bay, the outlet serves residents seeking information on community issues and events in the area. Tasneem Raja serves as Editor-in-Chief, guiding coverage from a small to mid-sized newsroom. In July 2025, The Oaklandside began piloting Oaklandside 510, a weekly podcast that presents the biggest local stories with context to help audiences stay connected to what is happening in the town.